Adenoids and ear tubes in

This is Jack's 2nd set of tubes and he got his adenoids out this morning. Unfortunately, he was the first in surgery and we had to be there at 6am. Oh, it was an hour away. So, I was up at 4am this morning. Fortunately, he was the first in surgery and he wasn't super hungry and cranky. He let them check his blood pressure, pulse, etc, but when it was time to put on that gown, he wasn't having anything to do with it.

Then, he was calm as they wheeled him away in his huge bed. Not even scared. However, when they wheeled him back in, he was NOT HAPPY. He couldn't wait to get that IV out of his hand and get all the cords off of him. I couldn't even hold him. He just wanted to sit up and cry. It was so pitiful. The post surgery process too longer because Jack refused to drink anything. We finally made a deal with him that if he drank something he could have the IV out of him hand. He happily complied with the requests.

However, it didn't stop there. He is already a dramatic child and it was over the top on our hour drive home. He wanted everything he couldn't eat. "Let's stop by Taco Bell. That is a great idea." We had to let him know that the doctor said he could only have certain foods. Also, I called it a Parfait instead of yogurt at CFA and he LOST IT, Y'ALL. I had to again assure him that he was getting yogurt. Whew!

He didn't sleep until 1pm!!!! Yep, his eyes were drooping and he forced himself to stay up. That made for one exhausted family.

We watched lots of shows and played with his train. He wanted to go swimming and go to the playground, but he could hardly walk straight. He was definitely a drunk toddler.

He took a good nap, but after waking up insisted he have a PB & J sandwich. Again, I had to inform him that the doc did not say he could have that. Thank goodness this diet is only for 2 days. If he would have had his tonsils out, it would have been 7-10 days of this fun diet. No, thank you.

This kind of exhaustion brings me back to the first 2 weeks with a newborn. I guess I need to enjoy my last few months of sleep while I can. August is going to be a different story with 2 kiddos.

So, smile, and be grateful that your child doesn't have to go through this surgery process. I know he will feel better in the long run.  I am happy this is a shorter recovery. Tomorrow is a new day!